It is simple: people are getting away from religion and searching for spirituality. Why? Because people with awareness, those who read the news everyday and look at least a little farther than that, can realize that religion (or the abuse of it) is the reason behind several wars which are taking place around the world, even in our days. One can definitely argue that it is not religion, but people who are using religion as a cover up for their selfish greed or ambition. and I cannot agree more. Still, I can't deny that several religious beliefs and dogma have been the driving force behind violence led by the naive, thinking that by killing others who differ from them, in their religious background, or even race or color, they are doing a favor to "God". At least religious beliefs have left space for such violence and inhuman behaviors, if not promoted it firsthand.
Therefore, and since people have been searching anywhere other than the traditional religions, we see a trend to go into eastern religions and Neo-Paganism and New Age. but what would be the answer that the Christian Church should offer?
I believe that the answer is the "Neo-Christianity", the term I would like to use to the modern revision that should be made to traditional doctrine. It is not getting away from the basics, but rather revising the human tradition that has evolved around the basics, and added to it at later stages, which is in many instances very contradictory, in word and spirit, to what Jesus Christ taught.
The Christian Church need to look around and present the core of the Christian message in a way that is revolutionary and more relevant to the young people of the age who are searching for answers other than in the message of: "If you do not obey God, you will go to hell"
A revision need to be made to move the Christian faith from a Religious movement to a modern Spiritual Movement. Are you In?
If you would like to discuss the above, do not hesitate to contact me at:
lifeoffaith@gmail.com
Therefore, and since people have been searching anywhere other than the traditional religions, we see a trend to go into eastern religions and Neo-Paganism and New Age. but what would be the answer that the Christian Church should offer?
I believe that the answer is the "Neo-Christianity", the term I would like to use to the modern revision that should be made to traditional doctrine. It is not getting away from the basics, but rather revising the human tradition that has evolved around the basics, and added to it at later stages, which is in many instances very contradictory, in word and spirit, to what Jesus Christ taught.
The Christian Church need to look around and present the core of the Christian message in a way that is revolutionary and more relevant to the young people of the age who are searching for answers other than in the message of: "If you do not obey God, you will go to hell"A revision need to be made to move the Christian faith from a Religious movement to a modern Spiritual Movement. Are you In?
If you would like to discuss the above, do not hesitate to contact me at:
lifeoffaith@gmail.com
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